1. Performs direct patient care and the provision of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas within the facility.
2. Performs all procedures according to policy & procedure. Organizes workload to ensure therapy is completed as proscribed.
3. Participates in all aspects of RC educational activities & departmental meetings.
4. Documents & maintains records, charts and reports in a timely manner & documents appropriately.
5. Responds to all Medical Alerts in a timely manner & documents appropriately.
6. Exercises sound clinical judgement & assessment skills to provide appropriate provision of patient care & monitoring & communication of information to other caregivers.
7. Evaluates patient care & makes recommendations when needed.
8. Special trained – Performs Pulmonary Functions and EKG
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

• Zero to less than 1 year of experience in Respiratory Care
• Participation in the National Board for Respiratory Care's (NBRC) Continuing Competency Program to maintain credential if received credential after July 1, 2002

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner by the SC Board of Medical Examiners
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification Must complete within 3 months of hire or transfer date (Existing employees have 6 months from the date this Job Description is signed to complete training.)
• PALS and NRP certification Must complete within 6 months of hire or transfer date (Existing employees have 6 months from the date this Job Description is signed to complete training.)

WORK SCHEDULE:

• PRN  (coverage as needed)

Required Skills Required Experience